Cheema Y, Gur Sidhu – Cartel Lyrics in English (Translation)

Nikke Veeran Ne Aa Shuru Kiti Pheem Vichni
Check Karan Layi De Gaya Stung Jatt Nu
Puja Karda Main Bed Te Vichha Ke Raffla
Hath Yaaran Di Laggi Aa Billo Kadhi Latt Nu

The younger boys have started dealing drugs now,
And some informer tried setting the Jatt up in a sting.
I worship my rifles, keeping them laid out beside my bed,
My friends have picked up this habit now, girl, and they can’t quit it anymore.

Sadi Sohneye Naaran Ch Fasse Hoye Sharle
Vairi’Aan Da Ki Aa Kari Jaan Tarle
Aivein Link Kad-Kad Ke Na Phone Tu Kara
Tenu Nai Chhadna Te Bas Nai Chhadna

Our boys stay surrounded by women and wild nights,
While enemies keep begging for mercy in fear.
Don’t keep calling through random contacts like this,
Once I hold on to someone, I never let them go.

Phir Labhe Ravoge Thaan Nu Nai Labhna
Kashmir Diyan Waadiyan ‘Ch Banda Dabbna
Ik Bhari Almaari Billo Magazine’Aa Naal
Duja Sohneye Vehde 47 Napp Ti

You’ll keep searching later, but never find where he went,
A man can be buried deep in the valleys of Kashmir.
One cupboard is loaded with magazines, girl,
And AK-47s are stacked out in the courtyard too.

Addhi Jailaan Ch Baithi Aa Cartel Jatt Di
Addhi Bahar Baithi Sohneye Ferrari Kadd Di
Addhi Jailaan Ch Baithi Aa Cartel Jatt Di
Addhi Bahar Baithi Sohneye Ferrari Kadd Di

Half of the Jatt’s cartel is locked behind bars,
The other half cruises outside in Ferraris.
Half the crew’s sitting inside the prisons,
While the rest still rule the streets in style.

Oh Saanu Sohneye Blood Te Crip Jaande
Assi Bukklan ‘Ch Rafflan Da Nigh Jaande
Assi Rahi Da Taiyar Sab Chhaddan Nu Billo
Par Sambh Ke Rakhide Sikke Sikh Raj De

Even gangs like Bloods and Crips know our name,
We’ve grown up carrying the warmth of rifles in our arms.
We stay ready to walk away from everything anytime,
But we still protect the pride of Sikh legacy.

Pind Java Te Patangian De Laava Raggde
Te L.A. Low Rider Club Yaar Da
Oh Ohna Naalon Vadh Ke Chadhayi Yaar Di
Te Ohna Naalon Kharcha Aa Vadh Yaar Da
Assi Boli Da Ni Bas Gang Sign Deyi De
Taiyon Mafiye De Gaddi Nahio Raah Dakkdi

Back in the village, we fly kites with full passion,
And overseas the homie rolls with L.A. lowrider clubs.
Our reputation rises even higher than theirs,
And we spend money harder than they ever could.
We don’t talk much, we just throw gang signs,
That’s why even mafia convoys don’t block our path.

Addhi Jailaan Ch Baithi Aa Cartel Jatt Di
Addhi Bahar Baithi Sohneye Ferrari Kadd Di
Addhi Jailaan Ch Baithi Aa Cartel Jatt Di
Addhi Bahar Baithi Sohneye Ferrari Kadd Di

Half the cartel’s locked away in prison cells,
And half still roam free in shining Ferraris.
Some brothers fell behind bars for the life we chose,
While the others keep living large outside.

Khore Kehde Aa Bhulekhe’Aan Ch Kari Jande Ne
Main Behna Vich Badal Makhaul Dunga
Ikk Chamcha Steel Pipe Tin Spring
Dedo Ghare Bana Pistol Dunga

Don’t know what kind of illusion these people live in,
I can turn their laughter into mourning overnight.
Give me a steel pipe, a spring, and scrap metal,
And I could even build a pistol at home.

Assi Borderaan To Kujh Vi Tappa Sakde Aan
Assi Pullan Thalo Kujh Vi Langa Sakde Aan
Assi Rakhe Aa Bana Ke Jaali Passport Ni
Assi Edhar Ton Odhar Nu Ja Sakde Aan

We can smuggle anything across the borders,
We can move goods silently beneath the bridges too.
Fake passports are already lined up and ready,
We can disappear from one side to another anytime.

Khore Kinni Vari Hoyi Security Kudey
Khore Kinni Vari Chauki Mere Naa Rattdi

Who knows how many times security’s chased me already,
Who knows how many police posts keep repeating my name.

Addhi Jailaan Ch Baithi Aa Cartel Jatt Di
Addhi Bahar Baithi Sohneye Ferrari Kadd Di
Addhi Jailaan Ch Baithi Aa Cartel Jatt Di
Addhi Bahar Baithi Sohneye Ferrari Kadd Di

Half the cartel’s sitting locked behind bars,
While the other half still rides out in Ferraris.
That’s the life of this crew — part prison, part power,
Still carrying the same fearless swagger outside.